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Install Ubuntu Linux on Windows

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Purpose

Running the Gala Node Software on Windows may not be as stable as running it on an Operating System like Ubuntu Linux. This guide will show a user how they can install Linux on their Windows machine to have a more stable node software experience.

This is a more advanced tutorial compared to running the Gala Node software strictly in Windows or macOS. This is only recommended to people who are already familiar with Linux.

Assumptions Made

This article assumes the reader has Windows Subsystem for Linux installed and understands the information in the following articles:

Sign Up for a Gala Games and Entertainment Account

Gala Node Software Requirements‍

Install the Gala Node Software on Windows

Uninstall the Gala Node Software on Windows

Procedure

Operating System Prerequisites:

Windows 10 - Users will need to update their operating system to the OS Build: KB5020030

Windows 11 - Users will need to update their operating system to the latest build.

Once Windows is up to date, users will need to do the following:

1) Download the latest release on the WSL page on GitHub:  https://github.com/microsoft/WSL/releases

2) Open PowerShell as an admin and enter the following: 


Add-AppxPackage C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Downloads\Microsoft.WSL__x64_ARM64.msixbundle


Example: Add-AppxPackage C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Downloads\Microsoft.WSL_1.0.3.0_x64_ARM64.msixbundle

3) Open the Microsoft Store and search for Ubuntu 20.04.5 LTS. Click Get to download.

 

4) Once the download is complete, click Open.

Note: If an error appears, navigate to learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-manual#step-4---download-the-linux-kernel-update-package and download the latest package. Virtualization is also required, so please be sure to have followed the steps in Check and Enable Virtualization in Windows 11.

This will begin the installation process.


5) Users will need to create a memorable username and password to interact with Ubuntu. When creating a password, it will not appear as it is typed for security.

 

6) Type the command below:

Enter the following:

First line

  • [boot]
    Second line

  • systemd=true
    Press CTRL + X to close, Y to save, then Enter to confirm.

7) Restart the computer

8) Once this is complete, users can launch Ubuntu Linux 20.04 and can now follow the steps for installing the Gala Node software on Linux. 


Please see this article to learn more: Install the Gala Node Software on Ubuntu Linux